SPOTLIGHT EVENTS:
Peaches in the Pines: Enjoy a down-home country-style arts and crafts festival at beautiful Lake Meriwether Park, 728 Lake Meriwether Road, Woodbury, Georgia. Held on the second Saturday in June, the festival features live entertainment; delicious food; home grown produce and special activities for the kids. For more information contact 706-655-3322 or visit the web page at http://meriwethertourism.com/peaches-in-the-pines/
Candlelight Weekends – Festive Christmas Celebration begins in Warm Springs on the Friday before Thanksgiving and extends through Christmas. Special music and entertainment, Santa parade, shops open late on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Christmas Craft Express: Christmas Craft Express Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, November 14, 9 am-4pm, Manchester Mill, 10 Callaway Street, Manchester, GA. For more information, contact Carla Stephens at 706-975-4546 or manchesterrailroaddays@gmail.com
Cotton Pickin’ Fair: Cotton Pickin’ Fair – A national-award-winning festival held continuously since 1972 on the Gay Family Farmstead. Some 350 exhibits provide an exciting range of art, antiques and crafts nestled in and around interesting farm buildings dating from 1891. Delicious southern foods are cooked on site and excellent regional entertainment combine to make a truly unique family outing and a historic farm country experience on the first weekends of May and October from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Gay Family Farmstead, 18830 Hwy. 85, Gay, GA 30218; cpfair.org; (706) 538-6814
Fala Day: Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Atlanta will be hosting their 31st Annual Fala Day at FDR Little Whitehouse State Park in Warm Springs Georgia. Join in the celebration of FDR’s beloved Scotty, Fala with traditions, including stories of Fala as told by the Park’s interpretative Ranger, the parade accompanied by bagpiper and special dedications and readings. Contests include Fala Look Alike and I wanna be a Fala fiery femme fatale. A Circle of Heroes for rescues brings both tears and smiles. November 5, 2016. For more information go to stcgatlanta.com
Fala to the Rescue: SCOTS/SOS…..Scottie Club of the South/Saving Our Scotties. Come Help SOS (Save Our Scotties). This celebration of Fala will include a costume parade, contests, games, vendors and end with a dinner and live auction. November 5, 2016 100% of the proceeds go to Scottish Terrier Rescue. For more information contact: Kate Nixon, dahlmkr@gmail.com
Harvest Hoe Down: It’s time for fall fun in the quaint little city of Warm Springs. Come celebrate the beauty of the brilliant fall colors surrounding our Historic City. Enjoy live entertainment, hand crafted gift items, regional artists, children’s activities and delicious foods, while strolling thru the unique shops of Downtown Warm Springs. Second Weekend in October, 14th & 15th 2017https://www.facebook.com/WarmSpringsmerchantsassociation
Independence Day Celebration – Hosted in Historic Warm Springs, with celebration including a pet costume contest, a parade, food vendors and games for the kids. Saturday before July 4th https://www.facebook.com/historicwarmspringsga
Independence Day Fireworks: Start your Independence holiday here in Meriwether County at The Manchester Mill in Manchester on July 3rd. Food vendors, entertainment and activities for all ages are scheduled for the evening with a spectacular firework show at 10:00 p.m. to top it off. manchester-ga.gov/event/july-3rd-celebration/
Loco Daze Arts & Crafts Festival: All things arts and crafts in one location for your viewing and buying pleasure. Food vendors and activities for the kids make this a perfect event for all ages. Scheduled for the fourth Saturday of March at the Manchester Mill at 10 Callaway Street 31816 For more information, contact Carla Stephens at 706-975-4546 or go to manchesterrailroaddays@gmail.com
Manchester Railroad Days: Celebrating Manchester’s Railroad heritage with vendors from all over, this annual event occurs the third weekend in October with Railfan Reception on Friday, October 16 at 7 pm and Railroadiana Show Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Held at the Manchester Mill with indoor and outdoor activities. 10 Callaway Street 31816 For more information, contact Carla Stephens at 706-975-4546 or go to manchesterrailroaddays@gmail.com
Meriwether Menu: Enjoy the ambience of a beautiful table setting, delicious food and great conversations inside the historic Red Oak Covered Bridge. This structure is the oldest and longest wood covered bridge in Georgia. Chef Jeffery Tucker from LaGrange, Georgia will again prepare a delicious cuisine. First Saturday in November, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact 706-655-2558 or meriwetherchamber@windstream.net Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/united-states–georgia/meriwether-menu/
Shady Days in Gay: Over 200 exhibitors from all over the Southeast will be on hand to showcase amazing talent and creativity plus admission is FREE. Not to mention the great food and a special Kids Area for added fun. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. First full weekend in May and October in downtown Gay. Located at 18785 Georgia Highway 85. For more information call 706-977-8548 or visit www.shadydaysingay.com
Spring Fling in Warm Springs: The city of Warm Springs Merchants Association hosts the annual “Warm Springs- Spring Fling” on the second Saturday in April. Celebrating the arrival of spring and remembering President Franklin D. Roosevelt, enjoy arts and handmade crafts exhibitors, antique dealers, children’s area, delicious foods and snacks combined with some good ol’ fashioned entertainment. https://www.facebook.com/WarmSpringsmerchantsassociation/
Train Gang 5K and Fun Run: Train Gang 5k & 1 Mile Short Track, May 9, festivities begin at 7am, Manchester Mill, 10 Callaway Street, Manchester, GA – register at estartline.com, Manchester City Hall or Big Dog Running Co, Columbus, GA For more information, contact Carla Stephens at 706-975-4546 or manchesterrailroaddays@gmail.com
Train Observation Deck: Positioned behind a classic row of downtown shops, including El Agave’ Mexican Restaurant and the Sugar Shack Bakery & Café, enjoy train watching from a gazebo with picnic tables.. All trains traveling through Manchester will pass by or at least can be seen from the gazebo. You can expect about 40 trains during a 24-hour period to slowly roll through this Waycross split of Atlanta and Birmingham Mains.
